Youth Scholarships Awarded

Youth Scholarships Awarded

Accelerated Genetics is excited to invest in the future of six youth aspiring toward agriculture related degrees by awarding annual scholarship winners for 2013.

A group of four academically polished and heavily involved high school graduates are each awarded a $500.00 scholarship. These 2013 recipients include Jessica Pralle of Humbird, Wis.; Amber Gabel of Newport, Pa.; Renae Tokach of Saint Anthony, N.D.; and Ethan Dado of Amery, Wis.

Jessica Prall plans to follow her passion for dairy cattle by majoring in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Due to the influence of nutritionists and veterinarians who service her farm, she is working towards a career in dairy nutrition or veterinary medicine.

Amber Gabel feels her involvement in 4-H, FFA, breed associations and other agriculture leadership activities helped her realize she belonged in the dairy industry. She plans to major in animal sciences at Pennsylvania State University and later study veterinary medicine.

Renae Tokach hopes to use a dual major in animal science and agriculture communications to become an advocate for the beef industry. Growing up on a purebred Angus ranch cultivated her passion for the industry. She plans to attend Kansas State University.

Ethan Dado will use the work ethic and drive he gained from growing up on a dairy farm to reach his career goals. He plans to attend either the University of Wisconsin-River Falls or the University of Minnesota and major in animal science with an emphasis in dairy science. He would like to attend medical school to become a surgeon after earning his bachelor’s degree.

Two $1,000.00 scholarships are awarded to students already enrolled in agricultural programs at college. Accelerated genetics partners with the National FFA organization to select these 2013 recipients. Bethany Dado of Amery, Wis., and Paige Wallace of Scotts City, Mo., were selected based on scholastic record, FFA activities, work experience, leadership activities, and academic record.

Bethany Dadois attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is majoring in Dairy Science and is interested in pursuing a career in dairy research. Paige Wallace is majoring in Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University. She would like to pursue a career in public relations.

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